Unpaid Carers
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Unpaid Carers, sometimes called Family Carers, can be subjected to domestic abuse from the person they care for. On occasion, unpaid carers may also choose to abuse the cared for person.Â
The guidance below has been developed as part of the Unpaid Carers and Domestic Abuse Project and explains the specific risks around domestic abuse in the context of caring relationships and things professionals should consider when working with carers.
It was written with involvement from a range of local agencies including CPFT, Healthwatch, Integrated Care Board, Adult Safeguarding and Caring Together. Â
If you are a professional working with a carer who is at risk of significant harm, they can be supported by the Discretionary S42 process which enables a safeguarding response for a carer at risk of harm, even if they do not have care and support needs in their own right. Please make a referral via Adult Safeguarding in the usual way to access this process.